US Bridges

Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR

Good

Okanogan County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060803000001019

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR in Okanogan County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRay Road
CrossesN. Fk Salmon CR
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 38000
Coordinates48.59529, -119.77253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (1992)
Projected traffic79 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Ray Road over N. Fk Salmon CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.